The males comb is larger and more pinkish, the pullets comb will be small and yellowish.
The males head will be larger and more angular, the pullets head tends to be smaller and rounder.
The males tail is stumpy and curved, the pullets tail is longer and straight.
The males legs are sturdy and long, the pullets legs are finer and shorter.

The males posture is more upright and erect, while females are lower set.

Breed Specific Indications

Barred Rocks and Cuckoo Marans -
Males have wider white barring.They will often appear more silvery-grey than black.